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    8 Days Beijing Hohhot Tour – Escape to Vast Inner Mongolia from China’s Modern Capital

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    Top Beijing Side Trip: Inner Mongolia Odyssey – Imperial Glories & Nomadic Wonders

    Craving an escape from Beijing’s bustle? Our 8-day Beijing-Hohhot tour blends imperial grandeur with Inner Mongolia’s vast grasslands and desert thrills—where ancient dynasties meet nomadic spirit!
    Start in Beijing, exploring iconic highlights: uncover the Forbidden City’s royal secrets and hike the awe-inspiring Mutianyu Great Wall. Then, hop a high-speed train to Hohhot, the former Northern Wei capital (founded by Xianbei leader Emperor Tuoba Gui), and step into a world of endless skies and nomadic culture.
    Experience Huitengxile Grassland (Asia’s largest alpine meadow) and Kubuqi Desert (dubbed “China’s Desert Disneyland”)—dive into outdoor adventures while soaking up Mongolian traditions. Discover Hohhot’s Dazhao Temple and Inner Mongolia Museum to deepen your understanding of grassland heritage.
    Savor Northern China’s flavors: from famous Peking duck in Beijing to hearty Mongolian hot pot in Hohhot.
    Trade city skyscrapers for grassland horizons and desert sunsets—book this unmissable Beijing side trip today! It’s your journey from imperial splendor to nomadic magic.

    Itinerary Quick Look

    8-Day Beijing-Hohhot Tour: Imperial Wonders & Inner Mongolia Adventures

    Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

    Welcome to Beijing! Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport/train station and transfer you to a downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest from jet lag or explore nearby—feel free to ask your guide for tips.

    How to Get to Beijing:

    • By Air: Fly to Beijing Daxing or Capital International Airport (direct flights from major Chinese cities).
    • By High-Speed Train: Direct routes from Xi’an (4-5hrs), Shanghai (4.5-6hrs), Zhengzhou (2.5-3hrs), etc.
    Meals: None | Accommodation: Beijing

    Day 2: Beijing Imperial Highlights

    Morning: Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City

    Visit Tian’anmen Square (the world’s largest public square) before exploring the Forbidden City—a UNESCO-listed palace complex that housed 24 Ming/Qing emperors. Wander its 8,700+ rooms and ancient gardens, learning about imperial history from your guide.

    Afternoon: Jingshan Park & Summer Palace

    Climb Jingshan Park for panoramic views of the Forbidden City and Beijing’s Central Axis (UNESCO). Later, relax at the Summer Palace, a royal garden with lakes, bridges, and pavilions—often called a “living Chinese painting.”

    Optional: Try Peking duck at Quanjude for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Beijing

    Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall & Modern Beijing

    Morning: Mutianyu Great Wall

    Drive 1.5-2hrs northwest to the Mutianyu Great Wall—one of the best-preserved sections with 23 Ming watchtowers. Take a cable car up and hike the scenic western route, surrounded by pine forests.

    Afternoon: Bird’s Nest & Water Cube

    Stop for photos outside the 2008/2022 Olympic venues (Bird’s Nest Stadium & Water Cube Aquatics Center) before returning to downtown Beijing.
    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Beijing

    Day 4: Beijing → Hohhot (High-Speed Train)

    Morning: Temple of Heaven & Hutongs

    Visit the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO)—a Taoist shrine where emperors prayed for good harvests. Admire its Echo Wall and Triple Sound Stones, and watch locals practice morning exercises. Optional: Explore old Hutongs by rickshaw.

    Afternoon: Train to Hohhot

    Take a 2.5hr high-speed train to Hohhot (Inner Mongolia’s capital). Upon arrival, check into your hotel and explore freely.

    Hohhot Highlights:

    • Free Time Ideas: Visit the Museum of General’s Government Office (closed Mondays) or Kuan Alley Food Street for Mongolian/halal snacks.
    • Fun Fact: Hohhot means “Green City” in Mongolian and is China’s “Dairy Capital” (home to Yili and Mengniu).
    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hohhot

    Day 5: Hohhot → Huitengxile Grassland

    Drive 2.5hrs to Huitengxile Grassland (Asia’s largest alpine meadow, 1,800m above sea level).

    Highlights:

    • Welcome Ceremony: Experience Mongolian hospitality with traditional “hada” scarves.
    • Yellow Flower Valley: Explore glacial relics, hike, or take cable cars/sightseeing trains. Enjoy activities like horse riding, archery, or grass sliding (self-pay).
    • Evening: Attend a bonfire party with Mongolian singing/dancing and stay in a traditional yurt.

    Optional Dinner: Mongolian Zhama Banquet with roasted whole sheep (self-pay).

    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Mongolian Yurt

    Day 6: Huitengxile Grassland → Hohhot

    Morning: Grassland Sunrise & Activities (Optional)

    Wake early for a stunning sunrise or enjoy more grassland activities (e.g., horse riding, nomadic family visits).

    Afternoon: Inner Mongolia Museum & Dazhao Temple

    • Inner Mongolia Natural Museum (closed Mondays): Discover 150,000+ relics, including Xiongnu gold crowns and dinosaur fossils.
    • Dazhao Temple (“Silver Buddha Temple”): Visit this 16th-century Tibetan Buddhist temple, home to a 30,000-tael silver Buddha statue.

    Optional: Wander Saishang Old Street for snacks and souvenirs.

    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hohhot

    Day 7: Hohhot → Kubuqi Desert

    Drive 2.5hrs to Kubuqi Desert, once the “Sea of Death” and now a top desert destination.

    Highlights:

    • Resonant Sand Bay: Known as “Desert Disneyland,” enjoy activities like camel rides, ATVs, zip lines, and sand yachting (choose Xiansha Island for more adventures or Yuesha Island for water parks/kid-friendly fun).
    • Sounding Sands: Experience the unique “singing” sand dunes.

    Desert Tips:

    Pack sunscreen, hats, and water. Wear long sleeves for UV protection—temperatures fluctuate drastically.
    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Kubuqi Desert

    Day 8: Kubuqi Desert → Hohhot → Beijing Departure

    Morning: Desert Sunrise (Optional)

    Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes (optional).

    Afternoon: Departure

    Drive back to Hohhot and take a high-speed train to Beijing for your onward journey.

    Optional Stop:

    Visit Dashengkui Museum Cluster (closed Mondays) to learn about China’s historic tea trade with Russia.
    Thank you for choosing our tour! We hope to welcome you again for more Chinese adventures. Safe travels!

    Extension Ideas:

    Extend to Shanxi (Datong/Pingyao), Gansu (Dunhuang/Zhangye), Xi’an, or Chengdu for a customized itinerary.
    Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: None

    Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!

    • Included
      Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
      Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
      Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
      Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary
      Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary
      Accident insurance
      Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip
    • Not Included
      International airfares
      Entry visa fees
      Personal expenses
      Single room supplement
      Recommended optional activities
      Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day
      Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers


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